Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play Celtic in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. Napoli lead by 2-1 from the first leg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Napoli and Celtic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Celtic kick off!
4.32
Jean-Luc Huard flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Ingesson. Stefan Ingesson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vasyl Korkishko.
9.40
Luciano Riquelme deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Badra Boka. Badra Boka shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Rosario Garavelli.
10.15
Fabio Terrevoli advances with the ball. Fabio Terrevoli shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
12.54
Fabio Terrevoli knocks the ball forward to Stefan Ingesson. Stefan Ingesson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vítor Hugo Ribeiro who gathers it comfortably.
14.51
Stephen Kewell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Velasco. Julian Velasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.44
Bakary Zick barges into Jose Javier Pascual. The referee calls over Bakary Zick and shows him a yellow card! Jose Javier Pascual stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.34
Luciano Riquelme makes a simple pass to Badra Boka. Badra Boka knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Velasco. Julian Velasco powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.51
Alex Amoah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano passes the ball forward but Stefan Ingesson is offside!
26.12
Stephen Kewell hacks Alex Amoah from behind! The referee calls over Stephen Kewell and shows him a yellow card! Alex Amoah grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
30.57
Leon Hilgerink makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah makes a probing pass to Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano goes all the way! Gianluca Cristiano tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.44
Augustine Okocha chips the ball to his team mate, Fabio Terrevoli. Fabio Terrevoli knocks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Ingesson. Stefan Ingesson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Vítor Hugo Ribeiro easily picks it out of the air!
42.57
Leon Hilgerink makes a probing pass to Fabio Terrevoli. Fabio Terrevoli knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Ingesson. Stefan Ingesson plays a perfect one-two with Bakary Zick and rushes in on goal... Stefan Ingesson rockets a shot on goal but Vítor Hugo Ribeiro is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Napoli kick off!
49.12
Leon Hilgerink makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nelson Ramirez. Nelson Ramirez flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Ingesson. Stefan Ingesson goes all the way! Stefan Ingesson tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.45
Leon Hilgerink boots it upfield. Bakary Zick tries a spectacular long range effort but Vítor Hugo Ribeiro is on top of it.
59.35
Bakary Zick comes in with a late challenge on Fotis Moissidis. Bakary Zick is given a warning by the referee! Fotis Moissidis runs off the knock.
63.56
Vasyl Korkishko chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Parra. Pablo Parra brings the ball forward. Pablo Parra whips in a cross ball towards Badra Boka. Badra Boka directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.22
Alex Amoah sees a break and surges forward. Alex Amoah sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
66.50
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
67.26
Luciano Riquelme chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Velasco. Julian Velasco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.17
Jurek Joswiak threads the ball through to Stephen Kewell. Stephen Kewell kicks a strong pass forward to Badra Boka. Badra Boka knocks in a cross ball towards David Zanoni. David Zanoni powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.23
Jose Javier Pascual makes a probing pass to Stephen Kewell. Stephen Kewell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Zanoni. David Zanoni knocks in a cross ball towards Badra Boka. Badra Boka is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Rosario Garavelli!
78.58
Nelson Ramirez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Ingesson. Stefan Ingesson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.01
Fotis Moissidis knocks the ball forward to Pablo Parra. Pablo Parra chips the ball to his team mate, David Zanoni. David Zanoni knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Velasco. Julian Velasco powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
83.08
Alex Amoah kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Vítor Hugo Ribeiro manages to keep it out.
85.01
Pablo Parra flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Velasco. Julian Velasco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Augustine Okocha.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Ingesson of Napoli

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 4 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 62.5 vs 37.5
Play Area
Home team third: 25.00%, Midfield: 42.50%, Away team third: 32.50%

Scorers